What are my PR visa options if my occupation is not on the MLTSSL?

Difference between the MLTSSL and STSOL

A lot of people get confused when they review the Department of Home Affairs Combined Skilled Occupation List.

The combined list of occupations includes occupations on both the Short Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and the Medium to Long Term Skilled Occupation List (MLTSOL).

The major difference between the MLTSSL and STSOL is that if your occupation is on the STSOL you will generally need to find a sponsor (either employer, region or state), in order to apply for the a visa. It is also very difficult to obtain a permanent visa if your occupation is on the STSOL. Your only option for a permanent visa would be some type of sponsored visa such as the State Sponsored (Subclass 190), Skilled Regional (Subclass 489) or Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 187).

However if your occupation is on the MLTSOL, then you may be eligible to apply for permanent visas such as the skilled independent – Subclass 189 and may not require a sponsor. Additionally you may be able to apply for the permanent employer sponsor visa – Subclass 186.

Will state sponsor for your occupation?

Potentially your best chance of obtaining a permanent visa if your occupation is not on the MLTSSL, is State Sponsored Subclass 190. Not every state will want to sponsor the occupations that are eligible for the Subclass 190. The states of NSW, QLD, WA and Victoria all have a very limited number of occupations that they sponsor .

To find out if a particular state is looking for your occupation, you can go directly to the States Skilled Sponsorship Lists below:

I believe at the time of writing the only states which would consider sponsoring under the occupation of Accommodation and Hospitality Manager would be South Australia and The Northern Territory.

Please note even if the occupation is on the list, you would still need to meet the numerous other requirements

The Skilled Regional (Subclass 489) visa is very similar to the State Sponsored (Subclass 190). Except you would be sponsored by a specific regional area. In addition to this, the skilled regional visa would initially be granted a provisional visa that may lead to PR. The State Sponsored visa is permanent immediately.

Accommodation and Hospitality Manager

The occupation of Accommodation and Hospitality Manager is on the STSOL (not the MLTSSL) list.

This means that you can only apply for the:

• State Sponsored 190
• Training Visa 407
• Skilled Regional (Subclass 489)
• or TSS (employer sponsored visa).

All of these options would require you to have some form of sponsorship either from the State, regional area or employer.

Please note the Training Visa – Subclass 407 and TSS visa are not permanent visas and do not lead to PR.

However the State Sponsored 190 is a permanent visa and the Skilled Regional (Subclass 489) is a temporary visa that may lead to PR.